Dubai

From a small collection of buildings scattered along a creek between arid sands and the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is today the bustling centre of excellence, boasting world-class business and leisure facilities.





Dubai is a city of contrasts where outstanding modern architecture and soaring skyscrapers are juxtaposed with suburban villas and some of the traditional Arabic homes. The once open areas of the desert are now lush green parks and public garden and four world-class golfing greens.





Dubai is one of the most successful business hubs in the region offering top-notch facilities such as banking, telecommunications, state-of-the-art container terminals, airport, seaports, free trade zones etc.





For leisure, one is spoilt for choice between golfing, scuba diving, desert safaris and horse racing or bargain shopping, nightlife and getting a taste of international cuisine.





Dubai's many and varied attractions provide visitors with an opportunity to experience something 'different' as the traditions of Arabia are never far away from the modern day Dubai. This fascinating blend of modern and ancient is a key factor in Dubai's development as a tourism destination.

Atlantis, the Palm-Resort

Atlantis, the Palm is a resort on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.





Atlantis is the majestic focal point of Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island that has captured the world’s imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity. From the moment of arrival, you’re immersed in a dazzling world of imagination, pleasure and luxury.









The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families alike, including a landmark hotel, unique marine habitats, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, indulgent spa and cosmopolitan boutiques. To stay or visit is to live out your dreams amidst warm Arabian seas.

Atlantis Hotel in Dubai

The Palm Atlantis Hotel is due to open its doors to the public in September 2008.

The new 1,539 room mega-resort has been accepting reservations since February 2008.

Room rates will start at around Dh1,600 per night and guests will find around 3,500 staff on hand to make their stay more pleasant.

A 30 meter high Ziggurat will house seven waterslides in the Atlantis' 17 hectare water park



Some of the tanks will only house fish native to the UAE.



The resort is surrounded by marine lagoons and will be home to more than 65,000 marine animals.



Dubai residents will be able to use the hotel's facilities if they buy a day pass.



The hotel says its Dolphin Bay will also serve as 'the first marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation centre in Dubai.



Fish will be housed in tanks containing more than 42 million liters of saltwater.



A team of 165 marine workers will be working in the underwater tanks each day.



The Atlantis water adventure system uses 18 million liters of desalinated freshwater.



The resort has been modeled on the already world famous Atlantis resort in the Bahamas.